Jessie M

Hi, Can I put Gara heels on the vario 2 base plates? If so, do I still run it gapless?

Thanks for the rundown! Do you have any other recommendations? I am more accustomed to softer, more progressively mounted skis. I was looking at some of the Voile options too. I typically like a more forgiving ski, but I don’t want it to be unsupportive when I need it. I primarily ski PNW volcanoes, and have been mostly happy with my twin tips, but they are definitely on the heavy end. I’d like to try something a bit more precise and obviously lighter.

Hi, I’m 177cm, 155#, wear backland XTD carbon 120 boots. Would this good be a good pairing? I would put ski trab Vario 2 bindings on them. If so, should I go with 165cm or 172cm? I’m coming off some line vision 98s, and want a more serious bc/ski mountaineering ski. But not toooo serious. I generally wear a backpack and don’t plan on racing.

Hi, I’ve come up with a decent way to rotate your heel on this binding. It’s a simple loop that I made with zip tie plastic and climbing tape. I just hook the pins or the back end and rotate. It’s pretty quick and easy.

I used the 100mm on QST 106s, and they work just fine. The slightest bend, and they clear easily. I also used the 110mm in a set of QST X (116). Same story. No issues.